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Now revised and updated, this unique guidebook provides practical and inspiring information for meditators who plan to visit India and Nepal and the sacred sites where the Buddha lived and taught. The book offers a rich anthology of deeply inspiring stories relating to each of the pilgrimage sites connected to the Buddha's life and teaching. It also includes helpful maps, creative artwork, and spirited narratives from experienced travelers.

Contents include:

Detailed descriptions of each of the sites, including insider information on what to see and tips on transportation, accommodation and local cuisine.

Suggested excursions and activities in the vicinity of both ancient and modern sites.

Highlights established Vipassana meditation centers that are best suited to accommodate visiting meditators.

Includes an in-depth travel section to help meditators prepare for a safe launch from home and cultivate cultural sensibilities.

i resonantly finished my yatra in India.
This book as help me so much!
Thank you!
i had traveled with the e-book in mid-September.
Here are some notes that i had while visiting the pleases.
Sarnath:
· In the Tibetan monastery the minimum price of a room was 400 ropes.
· The chanting by the monks at the temple is only once a day, in Pali, at 18:30 and not at 18:00.
· This is the new number of the center in sarnath: 9936234823
Shravasti:
· New number for the center in Shravasti: 093-35-833375
Bodhgaya:
· It is no more possible to meditate at night at the temple. (Since 2013)
That’s it.
I have one tip that can help the meditator’s during this yatra: ear plugs! :)
metta

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Reviewed by: mor from india.
on 11/11/2015

5/5

Great guide

Well written and easy to read. Its simplicity is great. Very nice breakdown of what to expect at each location. I've been to India many times but wished I'd had this book.

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Reviewed by: Arany from Toronto, Canada.
on 9/19/2014

5/5

A good balance

Well-written mix of solid, useful information, personal anecdote and insights into the Buddha's lfe and teaching. Essential book for a pilgrimage to north India.

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Reviewed by: Peter from Italy.
on 9/1/2014

5/5

Along the Path, 2nd. ed.

A wonderful combination of advice for the pilgrim traveling in India and the Buddha's teachings. I'm taking it with me.

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Reviewed by: Kenneth Morgareidge from Denver, CO USA.
on 12/29/2013

5/5

Essential information and inspiration

We have just returned from such a pilgrimage, which was considerably enhanced by the information in this book. We took the Kindle version, bookmarked the places we were visiting, and used it as our "Michelin Guide". When your time in a place is limited, it makes all the difference to know the lie of the land already.

This guide would make planning your own trip easier and more successful, so there's no need to book a packaged trip planed by someone else, and paying for their guide - this book is your guide!

Critically to its success, the authors welcome your feedback to improve it - this responsiveness is what will keep it fresh, relevant, and ever improving.

If you're even thinking of making this kind of trip, get this book, be inspired by it, plan your trip with it, and be grateful for their work forever.

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Reviewed by: Five from UK.
on 3/23/2013

5/5

Great book

"Along the Path" is one of the best books I have read, it is not only for foreigners, it is also good for Indians. It has so many details. I recommend this book to whoever is going to India, they should have this book with them. It has the meanings of common Indian words that are used everyday... it is so useful. I am proud of the authors, they really observed India. I am Indian and in many ways they know India better than me. I think this is one of the best gifts to give to someone.

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Reviewed by: Shashi from Washington.
on 4/11/2012

5/5

A tour guide to Buddhist sites throughout India

Two Canadian lovers of India, Kory Goldberg and Michelle Decary, have written an up-to-date tour guide to Buddhist sites throughout the subcontinent. They describe in detail a plethora of locations where the world of the Buddha and of his early followers can be contacted and correlated both with ancient Pali texts and also with contemporary meaning for modern meditators. The historical sites are more than that—they are repositories of India's spiritual wealth.
– Author of Karma & Chaos, Cultivating Inner Peace, and An Ancient Path

Last February I led a group of twenty Buddhist practitioners to the holy sites in Buddhist India. We used Kory Goldberg and Michelle Decary's "Along the Path" as our guide to gain a deeper understanding of places we were visiting. We often used the book's selections from the Pali Canon as the basis of our group reflections and Dhamma talks. It became a most inspiring source for us both as travelers in India and as Buddhist pilgrims. Goldberg and Decary are to be complimented on their devotion and commitment in putting this book together for those wishing to visit the holy sites. – Resident Scholar at the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies